Salt Lake City, Utah vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 15.9% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $84,098 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in California
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. California, MD
Compared to Salt Lake City, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher